Director of UHNW Family Engagement & Enrollment

Alpha School; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring a Director of School Development to lead the parent-facing side in a major metro. You will build wealth‑family partnerships, run admissions end-to-end, and turn enrolled families into advocates for 2 Hour Learning.

This is a full‑time, on‑site leadership role with ultimate responsibility for enrollment, retention, and public perception among UHNW families. Compensation is substantial and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading high-stakes relationships in private or independent education, fundraising, or wealth management.
• 2+ years working with ultra-high-net-worth families or similar high-expectation clients.
• Proven ownership of enrollment, retention, advocacy, or client outcomes.
• Genuine conviction in Alpha's learning model and ability to represent it publicly.

Responsibilities

• Build local awareness through partnerships with family offices, clubs, and advisors.
• Run admissions end-to-end: info sessions, CRM follow-ups, enrollment decisions.
• Turn enrolled families into public champions via advocacy networks.
• Resolve escalations directly with families and document precedents for the network.
• Maintain engagement with current families and report patterns to leadership.

Skills

High-stakes relationship leadership

Executive communication

UHNW family engagement

Public advocacy skills

Job description

Alpha School is hiring a Director of School Development to lead the parent-facing side in a major metro. You will build wealth‑family partnerships, run admissions end-to-end, and turn enrolled families into advocates for 2 Hour Learning.

This is a full‑time, on‑site leadership role with ultimate responsibility for enrollment, retention, and public perception among UHNW families. Compensation is substantial and benefits are included.